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Roy Wilensky, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Wilensky was born and raised in Philadelphia, where he graduated from an experimental high school, played percussion in a community orchestra, and attended an arts camp on scholarship. He came to the Washington area to attend George Washington University; during his undergraduate years there he joined an archaeological team in Ecuador and eventually received a BA in anthropology. Since then he has traveled and studied extensively in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and his encounters with diverse peoples along the way has inspired him to seek a more direct application of his social-science and natural-science backgrounds. He has therefore continued on to receive an MSW degree, a Psy.D. degree in clinical psychology, and a postdoctoral MS degree in clinical psychopharmacology while also gaining fluency in Spanish.

As a doctoral student, Dr. Wilensky completed advanced coursework in forensic psychology and in family and couples psychotherapy. He has also completed advanced training in clinical hypnosis. He was chief psychology intern at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City, and completed his post-doctoral training with Forensic Health Services, Inc., in Washington, DC. Having worked in outpatient, inpatient, partial-hospitalization, correctional, and court settings, he offers psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults; individual, family, and couples therapy for adolescents and adults; and forensic and disability evaluations of juveniles and adults. Dr. Wilensky has received media recognition as well as several awards and honors for his work, including one from the Commonwealth of Virginia for his grant-funded work developing and implementing community-based assessment and stress-management programs in the aftermath of September 11 and related events. Dr. Wilensky is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Lauren Staadeker, PsyD.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Staadeker is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders. She is also trained in the use of psychological testing to help guide the diagnostic process and development of treatment recommendations. Dr. Staadeker collaborates with professionals in the mental health and medical fields as appropriate to help ensure effective treatment and communication across her clients' needs. She works with children, families, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues related to psychological well-being.

Dr. Staadeker received her doctoral and master's degrees in clinical psychology at the American school of professional psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent psychology. Her bachelors degree was earned from the university of Michigan with a major in psychology. Dr. Staadeker completed her doctoral internship at Sunset Terrace Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, NY in a community mental health center where she was trained in individual and therapy, substance abuse treatment, and intensive outpatient therapy for children adults with serious, persistent mental illness. After completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Staadeker joined the SBHS family completing her postdoctoral hours conducting psychological evaluations.

Prior to joining SBHS, Dr. Staadeker trained at Children's National Medical Center and National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington dc providing neuropsychological evaluations and psychotherapy to children and adolescents. In addition, she conducted psychological evaluations in an outpatient setting and provided group and individual therapy for individuals with substance abuse problems. Dr. Staadeker's approach to therapy is not tied to one single theory. She recognizes the diversity in her clients and selects the interventions that will most effectively alleviate distress and maximize the functioning of each client.

Lisa Pittman, PhD.
Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Pittman is a licensed psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults on a variety of issues related to mood, behavior, school/education, identity, grief, parenting, and adjustment/transition. Having lived and worked in Southeast Asia for 3.5 years, she also has a wealth of experience in working with multicultural issues related to Expatriate living. Using a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, Dr. Pittman's interaction with clients focuses on helping them identify issues of concern, the thoughts that impact/contribute to those concerns, and the actions that can be incorporated to obtain a resolution

Marlena McEachron, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist

APPROACH TO THERAPY

I am a Clinical Psychologist providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. I work with clients to address problems that range from situational stressors and relationship problems to more complex psychological conditions such as severe depression and/or anxiety. I also treat individuals who experience symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other conditions stemming from traumatic experiences.

Making a decision to participate in therapy is not easy. Therefore, my primary goal in individual therapy is to provide a safe space where clients feel comfortable to explore their difficulties, learn about themselves, and find ways to change old patterns. My approach to therapy is multifaceted. I am trained in a variety of modalities and use specific techniques depending on my client’s presenting problem. My goal is to improve my client’s day-to-day functioning and then determine the root or underlying cause of the problem. I tend to use psychodynamic approaches, techniques based in mindfulness meditation, and dialectical behavioral therapy in individual and group therapy.

BACKGROUND AND TRAINING

I graduated from George Mason University, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I earned my master’s degree and my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology, Washington D.C. My Pre-Doctoral Internship was completed at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW), where I provided individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with severe mental illness. I also conducted psychological assessments and provided clinical supervision of therapy and assessment to graduate student trainees. In addition, I provided group therapy to adult patients on the Intensive Care Unit and to adult survivors of trauma who participated in The Center: Posttraumatic Disorders inpatient program and the trauma-focused partial hospitalization program. Prior to my Pre-Doctoral training, I saw clients in private practices in Fairfax, Virginia and in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. I also worked at Children’s National Medical Center, Outpatient Center of Northern Virginia and at PIW. In addition, I served as a peer advocate for college-aged sexual assault survivors and co-led therapy groups for elementary–aged students.